Against Their Nature

June 30, 1986

SOME PEOPLE won't wear seat belts despite a Florida law, because obeying it would make them do something against their nature, which in turn would make them more hazardous drivers.

I am 70 years old and have 5 million miles on the road behind me, including driving in Africa and the Middle East. I have driven 18-wheelers on interstate highways. In Michigan, I even drove a 42-wheeler, which many drivers never have seen. And I have seen many casualties among those who wear seat belts. What we need in Florida is driver education.

I have a heart condition, but I can drive with anyone. I am more cautious than the next man. I don't have the desire to be a cowboy as I may have had 50 years ago.